Having looked at the weather forecast before we left Switzerland every location we are due to visit showed rain. We said “what will be will be” and we were happy not to arrive in the giant thunderstorm which was forecast for Bangkok.
Shortly after arriving in Pattaya we headed off for “Sunday lunch” where our Thai friends had roast beef and we tucked into some wonderful Thai cuisine. It’s the one food that I (Carla) dream about! Just as we arrived at the restaurant the heavens opened…
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This did not deter our appetites and great food was the theme for our entire Thai visit. We had some amazing home cooked Thai food of all shapes, varieties and colour as well as being introduced to some new food concepts.
When someone says to me we are going for hot pot, it conjures up thoughts of the meat stew I would not even look at as a vegetarian and was hoping there would be enough red cabbage. To our surprise it was far more wonderful. Don’t let the plastic chairs and pink melomine crockery put you off, it was a taste sensation cooking every meat, seafood and vegi you can imagine over a lethal hot Pot with fire underneath and boiling water within. You start by adding your Vegies in the hot water to make a tooth and melting fat on the hot metal. Then it’s 3,2,1 go! Meat on, seafood, fish, mussels and noodles in the broth and not a rice grain in sight. Erich redecorated his shirt and plenty of beer, good company and laughter was had by all. A fantastic evening with fantastic friends!
The last day was a mix of visiting tourist attractions like the Big Budda and viewpoints and temples as well as watching the famous Tiffany lady boy show. Another fabulous meal and few drinks to finish off the night.
Our final day in Thaiand is here and having a home cooked leaving meal before we left will leave a taste in our mouths to return! We are sat in the business lounge in Bangkok airport now writing this and looking forward to our next adventure… AUSTRALIA HERE WE COME!!! 🇦🇺